MLB All-Star Game 2022: What you need to know about the Mid-Summer Classic
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is set to take place Tuesday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and will feature some of the game’s top rising superstars.
As tradition dictates, the American League will face the National League. There’s no fantasy draft format like there is for the NBA or the divisional teams competing like in the NHL. The NFL has also returned to conference games for its All-Star Game, called the Pro Bowl.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE AT FOXNEWS.COM
Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels heads for the dugout after hitting against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game on Tuesday July 12, 2022 in Anaheim, Calif.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
This year’s game will feature the best and the brightest, but will also be missing a few stars through injury. Mike Trout, Jose Altuve, George Springer, Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole Jazz Chisholm Jr., Bryce Harper, Nolan Arenado, Starling Marte, Corbin Burnes, Max Fried and Carlos Rodon and Josh Hader will not participate.
Miguel Cabrera and Albert Pujols were also put into the game as legacy selections due to their contributions to the game. The Detroit Tigers star said he plans to retire when his contract expires after the season 2023. The St. Louis Cardinals slugger announced he would retire at the end of the season.
The American League is on an incredible winning streak in this event. The AL have won eight straight games and lost only three times since 1996.
Read the list of All-Star starters scheduled for the Mid-Summer Classic below.
**
American League
Starters
New York Yankees judge Aaron runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in New York City.
(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
- C: Alejandro Kirk, Blue Jays
- 1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays
- 2B: Andres Gimenez, Goalkeepers
- 3B: Rafael Devers, Red Sox
- SS: Tim Anderson, White Sox
- FROM: Aaron Judge, Yankees
- FROM: Byron Buxton, twins
- FROM: Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees
- DH: Shohei Ohtani, Angels
Inherited selection
- DH: Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
Reservations
- C: Jose Trevino, Yankees
- 1B: Luis Arraez, twins
- 1B: Ty France, sailors
- 2B: Santiago Espinal, Blue Jays
- 3B: Jose Ramirez, Goalkeepers
- SS: Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox
- SS: Corey Seager, Rangers
- FROM: Kyle Tucker, Astros
- FROM: Andrew Benintendi, Royals
- OF: Julio Rodriguez, Sailors
- DH: JD Martinez, Red Sox
Starting pitchers
- LHP: Shane McClanahan, Rays
- LHP: Nestor Cortes, Yankees
- LHP: Martin Perez, Rangers
- LHP: Framber Valdez, Yankees
- RHP: Alek Manoah, Blue Jays
- RHP: Shohei Ohtani, Angels
- HPR: Paul Blackburn, A’s
relievers
- LHP: Gregory Soto, Tigers
- RHP: Clay Holmes, Yankees
- RHP: Emmanuel Clase, Goalkeepers
- HPR: Jorge Lopez, Orioles
- RHP: Liam Hendriks, White Sox
- RHP: Jordan Romano, Blue Jays
National League
Starters
Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring a single by Freddie Freeman in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday July 15, 2022 in Anaheim, California.
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
- C: Wilson Contreras, Cubs
- 1B: Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals
- 2B: Jeff McNeil, Mets
- 3B: Manny Machado, Padres
- SS: Traa Turner, Dodgers
- FROM: Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves
- FROM: Joc Pederson, Braves
- FROM: Mookie Betts, Dodgers
- DH: William Contreras, Braves
Inherited selection
- 1B: Albert Pujols, cardinals
Reservations
- C: Travis d’Arnaud, Braves
- 1B: Pete Alonso, Mets
- 1B: CJ Cron, Rockies
- 1B: Freddie Freeman, Dodgers
- 2B: Jake Cronenworth, Padres
- 3B: Austin Riley, Braves
- SS: Dansby Swanson, Braves
- FROM: Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
- FROM: Ian Happ, Cubs
- FROM: Juan Soto, Nationals
- DH: Garrett Cooper, Marlins
Starting pitchers
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Anderson pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, July 14, 2022, in St. Louis.
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
- LHP: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
- HPL: Tyler Anderson, Dodgers
- RHP: Sandy Alcantara, Marlins
- HPR: Joe Musgrove, Padres
- RHP: Tony Gonsolin, Dodgers
- RHP: Luis Castillo, Reds
relievers
- LHP: Joe Mantiply, Diamondbacks,
- RHP: Edwin Diaz, Mets
- RHP: Ryan Helsley, Cardinals
- HPR: David Bednar, Pirates
- RHP, Devin Williams, Brewers
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
How to watch
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Diffusers: Joe Davis and John Smoltz
Where: Dodger Stadium
Location: Los Angeles, California
GB2
